Photographer's Note

All giant Buddha statues look stupendous when you're down at their feet and looking up but here's a view from behind Buddha's shoulder. Sort of trying to see the world from his perspective. The world wasn't that bright and happy that day I must say.

This giant golden Buddha is sitting outside the entrance to a 340m-high rock temple known as the Cave Temple. The caves’ history dates back to the 1st century BC, when King Walagamba, defeated at Anuradhapura, took refuge in one for 14 years. When he regained the throne, he turned five of the caves into shrines.

Hi Marina.
Sensational POV, from a high point behind the statue, which gives great perspective wooded broad plain, which seems to be contemplating the Buddha.
Very pretty color on a beautiful day.
A perfect brightness and optimum sharpness.
Well done. I love it.
Enjoy the weekend.
Best wishes.
Luis.

Hi Marina
This works well with the majestic and stunning religious figure sitting up there in stark contrast in the setting. It's simply wonderful and something special from Sri Lanka, everything is so ornate and I really like the angle you took it from too, and with good processing produced a pleasing record. Above all I love the radiating golden colours adding so much life to this shot. It's beautifully taken shot, Congrats.
Warm regards

Hello dear Marina,
indeed is above the world. This statue of this giant golden Buddha is an amazing how huge it is in your picture Marina. For me is very impressive. I really like it. You done wonderfully and presented to us, as well to comparison to the vegetation. TFS
Warm regards,
Barbara

Good evening Marina,
This is an impressive shot!
You had chosen well the POV, almost having the scenery exactly as BVudha see it...
Great contrast of the golden mighty statue on the green rain-forest extends till far horison.
One suggestion though: I'd crop out the antenain close here.
Fine and stunning scene.
Ike

Hello Marina,
magnificent photo!I really like your kind of "hidden"POV from behind this Buddha statue.The title captures also well the feeling we have looking at the world from this perspective.I appreciate also superb,well-saturated colors and contrast you were able to capture despite quite dificult and poor lighting conditions.